cohort

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026 · Effective date: January 1, 2026

Your Privacy Matters

At Cohort, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully.

If you are under 16 years of age: You must have the consent of a parent or guardian to use our platform and provide us with personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • •Account Information: Name, email address, password, role (student/employer)
  • •Profile Information: School, company, resume, and other professional details
  • •Application Information: Internship applications, cover letters, and communication with employers
  • •Communication: Messages, feedback, and support inquiries

Information Automatically Collected:

  • •Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • •Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • •Cookies & Tracking: As described in our Cookie Policy section below

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • •Provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
  • •Process applications and facilitate connections between students and employers
  • •Send you important updates, security notifications, and support messages
  • •Respond to your questions, comments, and customer service requests
  • •Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and develop new features
  • •Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • •With Employers: When you apply to internships, we share your profile information and resume with the posting employer
  • •With Students: When employers view applications, we share relevant applicant information
  • •Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • •Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authorities
  • •Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • •Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • •Secure authentication and access controls
  • •Regular security assessments and updates
  • •Restricted access to personal information within our team

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • •Keep you signed in to your account
  • •Remember your preferences and settings
  • •Analyze platform usage and performance
  • •Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • •Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • •Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • •Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • •Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • •Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications (you'll still receive essential updates)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@cohort.app

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: hello@cohort.app

By using Cohort, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.